Alexander Donat’s latest album, “Gearshifting”, reflects his growth as a father and artist, evolving from playful themes to deeper emotional explorations of family, change, and childhood.
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Single Premiere – Fir Cone Children – Your Voice
Alexander Donat of Fir Cone Children releases ‘Your Voice,’ inspired by his daughter’s first performance. The song encapsulates parental love, musical legacy, and the excitement of youth, promising an emotional journey.
AIMING – The Legend EP
AIMING’s debut EP, The Legend, impressively blends shoegaze and post-punk elements across four tracks, showcasing their resonant soundscapes and lyrical depth while establishing them as a promising new act.
SINGLE PREMIERE – AIMING – Brainiac
AIMING, a York-based trio, blends shoegaze and post-punk in their new single “Brainiac,” exploring small-town anxiety. Their lead track from the upcoming EP “The Legend” drops on January 10, 2025.
VIDEO PREMIERE – Fir Cone Children – I Need An Amp And A Synth
Fir Cone Children, led by Alexander Donat, showcases his daughters’ creativity in their music. The latest album, “Jig of Glee,” is now available, featuring a new single with an accompanying video. The energetic music captivates with youthful exuberance.
Fir Cone Children – Jig of Glee
Berlin-based musician Alexander Donat’s latest album, “Jig of Glee,” draws inspiration from his daughters, resulting in a lively, melodic sound filled with youthful energy and intricate vocals. The album is a dynamic mix of punk, new wave, and rock, showcasing Donat’s versatility as a musician and songwriter. The tracks capture the imaginative world of childhood, leaving listeners with a contagious sense of joy and optimism.
SINGLE PREMIERE – Fir Cone Children – Diamond Dolphins
The latest Fir Cone Children single, ‘Diamond Dolphins’, captures the playful adventures of Alexander Donat’s daughters in a joyful punk aesthetic. Available now.
PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around
As a Scot its always great when I can shout out fellow Scots work here on Static Sounds Club. It’s to Glasgow we go to meet Japan Review. Composed of Genna Foden and Adam O’Sullivan this talented duo produces an intriguing blend of genres. That shoegaze wash mingles with lo fi beats and an undercurrentContinue reading “PREMIERE: Japan Review – Go Around”
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